Last season, the St. Paul Saints led the American Association in attendance, averaging 6,205 fans for its 48 home dates.
It has been two days, but the Wingnuts are averaging 6,326 fans. That pace isn't expected to be kept up, but it's a better start than even the team expected. And it's evidence that getting fans to come watch baseball at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium is possible.
The now-departed Wranglers finished last in the Texas League in attendance from 2003-07, a major reason the team relocated to Arkansas.
"The first thing I've got to say is thanks to the city of Wichita for coming out and supporting us like that," manager Kash Beauchamp said after the team's first game on Thursday, which drew 5,874 fans. "That was incredible, and we're really appreciative of the fans."
The Wingnuts have taken advantage of prime high-attendance opportunities. Fans curious to see the inaugural game packed Lawrence-Dumont on Thursday, and the start of the River Festival made for a happening downtown on Friday night.
The stadium has 6,100 seats, but fans have packed the terrace down the first base line and used the picnic seating beyond the outfield fences.
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